Essential Oil – Cedarwood Virginian

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml | 30ml
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Botanical Name Juniperus virginiana
Origin USA
Part Wood
Extraction Steam
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Price range: $11.00 through $46.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma A dry, clean, and intensely woody aroma. It smells exactly like freshly sharpened pencils or a new cedar sauna. It lacks the balsamic sweetness of Himalayan or Atlas Cedarwood, offering instead a "crisp" and slightly smoky profile with a faint balsamic undertone.
Category Earthy | Woody
Note Base
Intensity 2/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Red Cedarwood, Eastern & Southern Cederwood
Chinese 维吉尼亚雪松
Japanese シダーウッド・バージニア
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Botanical Family Cupressaceae
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Chemistry Sequiterpene
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Common Usage Emotional & Mental Support

  • Focus & Concentration: Often used to create a "study sanctuary." It helps ground the mind and reduce distractions, making it excellent for ADHD support or deep work.
  • Stress & Anxiety Relief: Its steady, woody aroma provides a sense of security and "durability" during emotionally turbulent times.
  • Curbing Emotional Overwhelm: Helps to "dry up" excess emotionality, providing a more logical and centered perspective.

Skincare & "Drying" Properties

  • Oily Skin & Acne: Because it is a natural astringent, it is highly effective at "drying out" oily skin and reducing the appearance of large pores and breakouts.
  • Skin Toning: Helps to firm and tighten the skin, making it a popular addition to aftershaves and facial toners.
  • Managing "Weeping" Conditions: Traditionally used for skin issues that are damp or oozing, helping to clean and dry the affected area.

Hair & Scalp Health

  • Scalp Balancer: Helps regulate sebum production on the scalp, making it a go-to for those with very oily hair.
  • Dandruff Control: Its antifungal properties help target the root cause of flaking and itching.
  • Beard Care: One of the most popular oils for beard oils from clubarome.com because it keeps the skin underneath healthy while providing a classic, masculine scent.

Respiratory & Physical Wellness

  • Decongestant: Helps to clear the respiratory tract of excess phlegm and mucus. It is particularly helpful for "productive" coughs.
  • Cystitis Support: Historically used in lower-abdomen massages to support the urinary tract due to its antiseptic and diuretic properties.
  • Insect Repellent: Famous for its ability to repel moths, wood-boring insects, and fleas. This is why "cedar chests" are traditionally used for clothes storage.
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Blending note
  • Technically a member of the Juniper family, though it shares many aromatic qualities with true cedars
  • It is a powerful base note with a scent often described as "pencil shavings"—dry, woody, and intensely clean
  • It is highly valued in aromatherapy for its drying and fortifying properties
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Do you know? Native American tribes historically used Virginian Cedarwood in "smudging" ceremonies to purify the air and provide a sense of protection and spiritual clarity
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Contraindication Generally considered safe and non-toxic. However, like most wood oils, it should be avoided during pregnancy and always diluted in a carrier oil (around 2%) for topical use.
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